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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,370.66, 351,013.95 and 141,184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,370.66, 351,013.95 and 141,184.50 is: 194,824.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,370.66 : 351,013.95 = 141,184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,370.66/351,013.95 = 141,184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,370.66x = 351,013.95 × 141,184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,370.66x = 49,557,729,023.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,557,729,023.78/254,370.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,824.86

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